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4712 Oak Twig Way, Carmichael, (1:00 PM - March 31, 2025)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, Recommend self closing and self latching gates leading from the front of the house to the backyard. Door alarms on all access points leading into the backyard from the house to the pool
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Recommend minor repair to resolve this issue.

Pool Surface Condition: Due for Replaster $1000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 35' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is fairly worn, likely older than 25+ years. Plaster typically lasts up to 30 years the surface appears to be towards the end of its life cycle as I am seeing wear down to the gunite shell in the deep end (This can be patched $200-1k patch to help prolong the remaining life of the rest of the Plaster). To replaster the entire pool expected cost of $9 to 13,000.

Tile Condition: Good$2000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none 1000
Mastic Repair
1000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile appears to be in fair condition, overall with no loose or missing tiles present.

The skimmer throat appears to be overdue due for re waterproofing ($1k+) as there is a gap present in between the skimmer throat.

The walkway around the pool has several areas where Concrete is either settling or causing trip hazard’s that should be grinded down ($1k+) for trip / foot safety or “jacked” + grinding for ($2k+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.5 - 6.8 (Low) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 0 - 100 (Very Low)
pH Level Details Free Chlorine Details Total Chlorine Details Cyanuric Acid Details Alkalinity Notes Calcium Notes
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
No No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is indicating water is newer, likely less than 1 to 2 years old. We also need balancing chemicals, which will consist of calcium hardness and Cya acid ($200).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $400

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
100
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There is one main drain, cover, present, the deep end of the pool that is due for updating for safety ($100).

Recommend updating the skimmer flow valve and weighted basket and weir door ($300).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

No cleaner present in pool , unit on side yard is nearly dead, a Polaris 280/380 would be easily added to this type of cleaning system.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$20

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The manual fill is in working condition and has a very minor leak on its equalizer bladder valve, The likely needs very minor service to resolve ($20).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$965

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

This light canister has failed and will likely need to be updated for safety proximately $565 for a new light can plus installation ($400).

Spa Light Condition: $0

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Spa Light Additional Notes

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair Physical - Recommend Service / Updates $525

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Vs Flo Pro
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This cartridge filter is in working condition approximately 10 years old. The pressure gauge is faulty ($50) making it difficult to confirm status, but it is likely the elements are due for service ($125) can you confirm if the filter elements are due for replacement ($400).

Filter Pump Condition: Near New - Recommend Safety Bond$500

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Vs Flo Pro Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This filter pump is a variable speed + medium speed pump. Is connected to a 1 1/4” inch copper inlet suction line and a return of 1 1/2”.

This pump is likely less than five years old and in working condition. There does not appear to be a bonding wire presence, therefore recommend adding a water bond and a ground bond ($500) for safety.
I would not recommend running this pump at higher speeds than medium speed ( approx 2400 rpm’s) which it appears to be programmed as a max speed.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
500

Booster Pump Condition: Recommend Operation Confirmation$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Boost Rite 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump has been rigged to allow the hose present to function as a throw in portable bottom cleaner, this is likely possible to work that requires it to be installed. Still it appears, this pump has signs of previous leaks, and is likely older than a 10-year-old pump. The wireless control panel did not allow this pump to function and therefore if this pump is faulty, expect the cost of approximately $800 to replace this pump if needed.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: N/A$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: N/A$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: N/A$

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Heater Condition: N/A $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Heater Additional Notes

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Pump Interface - Functional / Recommend Safety Updates$300

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
300
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The pool equipment pad should be GFCI protected for safety ($300+) otherwise functional.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: N/A$

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$350

Overall Details

The pool equipment pad has been painted and appears to all be in leak free condition without issue at this time. And also appears that there was a connector to the wall of the pool for the bottom cleane booster pump to function, but this has been terminated for an unknown reason, I highly recommend finding out why I was terminated because they should be hooked up for ongoing use versus having to throw in a hose over the concrete creating a trip hazard.

I would recommend covering this equipment pad from UV for longevity purposes - using a UV mesh ($50).



No, the equipment pad is not UV protected by a UV protectant paint, recommend painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment, The equipment appears to be in direct sunlight a large portion of the day. By simply covering the equipment with a UV mesh shade ($25-55 on Amazon + Installation) you will see approx 3x equipment life and 3x less equipment breakdown. This is recommended here.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend confirmation of this return.

Condition
N/A
Notes

A picture of the copper plumbing present at first glance it appears that it is a one and a quarter inch suction and one and a half inch return.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Some corroded electrical conduit connections. Recommend Updates / safety repairs ($300).

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $7035Est. Totals


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